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Oysters’ Antimicrobial Properties
February 23 , 2025
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- Antimicrobial proteins isolated from oyster hemolymph (the equivalent of blood) can kill certain bacteria responsible for a range of infections.
- The proteins can also improve the efficacy of conventional antibiotics against the problematic bacteria species.
- Oysters are exposed to the high concentrations of diverse microorganisms in their natural marine environment.
- Because of this, they have evolved strong immune defences.
- The antimicrobial proteins in the hemolymph of Sydney rock oysters (Saccostrea glomerata) are particularly effective at killing Streptococcus spp. bacteria.
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